The Michigan Man Podcast

Alabama would like to show a big TV audience that the CFP made a mistake. Michigan would like that same audience to see we have some good young talent waiting in the wings for next year. Will we be able to hang with Bama? Get ready for another adventure in Tuesday's ReliaQuest Bowl. Joining us today with his thoughts on that and more is beat writer Aaron McMann from MLive

The Crimson Tide believe they should've been in the field of 12. Instead they are headed for a New Years Eve showdown in The ReliaQuest Bowl with something to prove against Michigan. Joining us today is Bama beat writer Colin Gay from The Tuscaloosa News. Y'all stay tuned!

As we wind down a year that started off so magically for Michigan Football, I thought it would be a great time to revisit that incredible journey with one of my, and yes one of Wolverine Nations favorite writers. Joining us today to remember the highs and lows of that season, and talk about her new book Michigan Vs Everybody, is beat writer Angelique Chengelis from The Detroit News

The month of December has been very good for Sherrone Moore and his staff. They are busy working the portal hard and soon will be preparing to face an angry, but very good Alabama squad on New Years Eve. With me today to discuss that and more is Clayton Sayfie from The Wolverine Magazine & The Wolverine ON3.

The last time we were 3 point dogs in this game was 1969. Bo's first season. I think we'd all be happy with the same results this year. That will be a tall mountain to climb though. Joining me with her thoughts on the rivalry and this weeks game is beat writer Angelique Chengelis from The Detroit News.

Last Saturday Michigan's offense exploded against Northwestern. This week it's another story though. We'll be up against a prolific scoring offense and the No 1 defense in college football. My guest today says on paper this looks like a game Ohio State should win easily, but we've seen some strange things happen over the decades in this bitter rivalry. With me today is longtime Buckey beat writer...

With 2 games left Michigan needs a win to get bowl eligible. To put it bluntly, this is our best chance. It will be senior day in The Big House and we will say goodbye to a lot of M men that were a part of the last 3 glorious years. They don't want their last appearance in The Big House to be a loss. Northwestern is a team we should be able to handle, but nothing has come easy this year. My guest...

A season that started with high expectations finds Michigan battling Northwestern this Saturday in the home finale for bowl eligibility. Joining me today with the Northwestern perspective is the radio play by play voice of The Wildcats, Dave Eanet.

It's been a long season for team 145. They have a lot of work to do in the bye week in preparing to play Northwestern next week and get bowl eligible. Joining me with his thoughts on that, Bryce Underwood, and much more is Isaiah Hole from USA Today's WolverinesWire

Indiana is in the midst of a dream season. Thye are 9-0, ranked No 8 in this weeks first CFP poll, and in the hunt for a B10 championship. Can Michigan play spoiler? Joining me with his thoughts on that and more is beat writer Aaron McMann from MLive

Indiana is the feel good story of college football this season. Can they keep it going against Michigan this Saturday? Joining me with his thoughts on that and more is the radio hall of fame voice of The Hoosiers Don Fischer

Will Michigan give No 1 Oregon a test? Joining me with his thoughts on that and more is Clayton Sayfie from The Wolverine Magazine & The Wolverine ON3

Can we build on last weeks win over Sparty? We better if we want to even hang around with no 1 Oregon. Joinng us today is Rob Moseley who covers Oregon football for GoDucks.com. 

The better than expected Spartans visit The Big House on Saturday and are convinced they have a chance to claim victory. Joining us today with his thoughts on that and much more is former All American and Wolverine great Jamie Morris

Is Jack Tuttle the spark plug the offense needs? We're running out of options and this week we're on the road against a fired up and improved Illinois team. It is another pivotal game for Sherrone and his team. Joining me to discuss that and more is John Borton from The Wolverine Magazine

No one that covers Big 10 football thought Illinois would be 5-1 at the midway point of the season. They are, and they want more. With us today is the radio play by play voice of The Fighting Illini, Brian Barnhart

Michigan goes on the road Saturday ranked number 10 and finding themselves an underdog to Washington. It's the midway mark of the season and this team is still searching for a passing game, and maybe more importantly some confidence. Joining me today is beat writer Aaron McMann from MLive

Michigan takes the show on the road for the first time this season in a rematch of the national championship game. Joining us with her take on Saturday's prime time matchup is Huskies Radio Network sideline reporter Elise Woodward

It might not mean what it used to back in the day, but the battle for the little brown jug is still an important part of Michigan and Minnesota football history. My guest today says this is a game that will not be a pushover for Michigan. He can see it descending into a dog fight, especially if we get some rain. With us today is Clayton Sayfie from The Wolverine Magazine and The Wolverine ON3

PJ Fleck and his Gophers think they have a better than average chance to leave town Saturday night with The Little Brown Jug. Joining me today with his thoughts on that and more is the radio play by play voice of Minnesota Football, Mike Grimm

It's early in the season and not time to press the panic button yet. Wait until Saturday evening to do that. Make no mistake about this. The USC game will, for better or worse, help shape the season for Team 145. Alex Orji gets his first start and will need his offensive line to help him out. Wink Martindale & his  defense will also need to provide a special effort against this high octane Trojan...

A new era in Big10 football comes to The Big House this Saturday. No 11 ranked USC pays a visit and Alex Orji will be under center making his first start. It will be an historic day. Hopefully we end up on the right side of history. With us today is the legendary radio play by play voice of USC Football, Pete Arbogast

My guest today says Michigan needs a total reset after last week. On both sides of the ball. So much needs to be cleaned up, and fast. Arkansas State is coming to play this Saturday, and next week a very good USC pays a visit. Joining me with his thoughts on that and more is Chris Balas from The Wolverine Magazine and The Wolverine ON3.

Sherrone says it's not time to panic. So take a deep breath and get ready for Saturday's matchup with Butch Jones and his Arkansas State Red Wolves. My guest today says they are led by a dynamic sophomore quarterback and should contend in The Sunbelt West. Joining us is the radio play by play voice of Arkansas State Football, Matt Stolz.

My guest today says Michigan will be better this week. Will it be enough to take down no 3 Texas? With us today is The Angel Of The BIg House. Longtime beat writer Angelique Chengelis from The Detroit News